Can jumping up and down 50 times every morning reduce brain fog and tone your bum? I gave it a tryThe TikTok trend has participants claiming this simple exercise increases energy, improves skin and sculpts your butt – so Niamh O’Reilly tested it for herselfJumping is a form of plyometric exercise, which means it puts brief, strong forces through muscles and bones. Photo: Picture posed/GettyNiamh O'Reilly Today at 06:30Jumping up and down as soon as you get out of bed every morning might sound a bit childish, but it’s being hailed by thousands of users on TikTok as the ultimate “lazy girl” health hack.

Source: Irish Independent January 22, 2026 11:50 UTC